Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Vehicle Log Vault ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (email, name)
  • Vehicle details (make, model, VIN, license plate, mileage)
  • Service records (type, date, cost, notes)
  • Device token for push notifications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (type, OS version, device identifiers)
  • Usage data (features used, app interactions)
  • Crash reports and performance data
  • Advertising identifiers (for personalized ads on free tier)

2.3 Optional Information

  • Photos of service records or receipts (if you choose to upload them)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Send push notifications about vehicle maintenance reminders
  • Process subscription payments
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Send important updates about the service
  • Provide customer support
  • Display personalized advertisements (free tier only)
  • Analyze app performance and user behavior

3.1 Tracking and Advertising

For users on the free tier, we display advertisements using Google AdMob. This service may collect and use your advertising identifier to show personalized ads based on your interests.

Your Choice: When you first use the app, you'll be asked whether to allow tracking for personalized advertising. You can:

  • Allow Tracking: See more relevant ads based on your interests
  • Ask App Not to Track: See generic ads not based on your activity

You can change this preference anytime in Settings → Privacy → Tracking on your iOS device. Premium subscribers do not see any advertisements.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Firebase (database, authentication, push notifications), RevenueCat (subscriptions)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Family Members: Vehicle information shared with contacts you explicitly add

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Firebase's security infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase: Cloud infrastructure, authentication, analytics, and crash reporting (Privacy Policy)
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notifications (Privacy Policy)
  • RevenueCat: Subscription management (Privacy Policy)
  • Google AdMob: Advertising services (free tier only) (Privacy Policy)

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: